I got a cold that started yesterday with a sore throat and sinus pressure. I'm bummed because between getting stuck in Southern Kentucky and feeling sick yesterday and today, i keep missing my runs! I did look at the gym I have a membership to (which I haven't used in over a year) and their Kids Playland is open 3:30-8 M-F. It's included in the membership so I can drop off Levi for 30 minutes while I work out. Might try that soon.
Also, tried to buy a jogging stroller withy Christmas money at Play-it-again sports but no luck. I've seen them there before but when I asked the guy if he had any, he acted like I was crazy. Finally he said that yes, sometimes they have them but only in spring and summer (and acted like I was stupid to think I could find one in the winter). Boo. However Once Upon a Child has 4 in stock (I called first!) so I might be able to get one there.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
frustrated
i just got back from XSport and it was not a good experience. I was going in to get my 7 day free pass, and assumed I'd have to listen to a 15 minute spiel, do a 30 minute work out, stretch and be home within an hour or so. Little did I know...
First, I drive there and can NOT find a parking place - I got stuck in a parking lot, drove around the block 3 times and then finally found something (strike 1 - way too hard to find parking). Then, I asked for the 7 day pass at the front desk. They asked me to fill out some paperwork and someone would be with me soon. The paperwork had some basic info but also asked about my goals and how serious I was about them, etc.
After a bit of a wait someone realizes I'm still sitting there, and in comes Sebastian. He says he will weigh me and measure my body fat, etc. OK - why not? I'm not even embarrassed by the results. They weren't good, but I didn't care what he thought. Then we go sit down at the desk and that's where it turns bad. He wants to tell me all about his plans for me and how I need a program that will work. While I was mostly zoning him out, I reminded myself that the 7 day pass is free and I can use their equipment free of charge. Of course he wanted me to sign up with their 30 day money back guarantee, because I could get my full investment back. Well I made him say "you will get 100% of your money back" before I would even hear anymore (he avoided it twice and so I was like "I want to hear you say it"). Anyway, I told him I wanted something that works and that if I can't find parking and the machines are always being used, then this wouldn't be for me...so the 7 day trial will give me a good feel for if this is the right place and I would go ahead and do that. Of course it was not that simple, on and on he went...I am starting to get hungry now since i was planning to eat dinner after my "quick" work out. Then he takes my ID and says, go work out. I ask where the locker room is and he points and says, "i hope you brought a lock." I did. thanks jerk. So Sebastian overall is strike 2.
So I go to the locker room, getting a little shaky from not eating since lunch and getting a little nervous that i might faint while working out, but i just drink a bunch of water and get on with it. I go to find an elliptical, and they are all full. So on to the dreaded treadmill I go. (Strike 3). I ended up getting pain in my left shin about half way through, but powered through to finish the workout. Then I have to go back to Sebastian to get my ID and he gives me the 7day pass (which I'm pretty sure I won't be using) after more waiting. All said and done, this venture took 2 and a half hours, and my dinner is cold, it's past my bedtime and I still need to shower.
So the good news in all of this is (if you're still reading) that I was able to complete the week 1 workout 1 on the treadmill, going just about 2 miles (and I can't tell you how many calories b/c apparently my machine was broken).
Now I just need to figure out where I'm going to walk/run on Thursday. Curves is the only other gym I had in mind, but I don't know if I can use the treadmill for a half hour since they do circuit training. Maybe I need to check out Cheetah? Or maybe the Y wasn't that bad. encouragement please?
First, I drive there and can NOT find a parking place - I got stuck in a parking lot, drove around the block 3 times and then finally found something (strike 1 - way too hard to find parking). Then, I asked for the 7 day pass at the front desk. They asked me to fill out some paperwork and someone would be with me soon. The paperwork had some basic info but also asked about my goals and how serious I was about them, etc.
After a bit of a wait someone realizes I'm still sitting there, and in comes Sebastian. He says he will weigh me and measure my body fat, etc. OK - why not? I'm not even embarrassed by the results. They weren't good, but I didn't care what he thought. Then we go sit down at the desk and that's where it turns bad. He wants to tell me all about his plans for me and how I need a program that will work. While I was mostly zoning him out, I reminded myself that the 7 day pass is free and I can use their equipment free of charge. Of course he wanted me to sign up with their 30 day money back guarantee, because I could get my full investment back. Well I made him say "you will get 100% of your money back" before I would even hear anymore (he avoided it twice and so I was like "I want to hear you say it"). Anyway, I told him I wanted something that works and that if I can't find parking and the machines are always being used, then this wouldn't be for me...so the 7 day trial will give me a good feel for if this is the right place and I would go ahead and do that. Of course it was not that simple, on and on he went...I am starting to get hungry now since i was planning to eat dinner after my "quick" work out. Then he takes my ID and says, go work out. I ask where the locker room is and he points and says, "i hope you brought a lock." I did. thanks jerk. So Sebastian overall is strike 2.
So I go to the locker room, getting a little shaky from not eating since lunch and getting a little nervous that i might faint while working out, but i just drink a bunch of water and get on with it. I go to find an elliptical, and they are all full. So on to the dreaded treadmill I go. (Strike 3). I ended up getting pain in my left shin about half way through, but powered through to finish the workout. Then I have to go back to Sebastian to get my ID and he gives me the 7day pass (which I'm pretty sure I won't be using) after more waiting. All said and done, this venture took 2 and a half hours, and my dinner is cold, it's past my bedtime and I still need to shower.
So the good news in all of this is (if you're still reading) that I was able to complete the week 1 workout 1 on the treadmill, going just about 2 miles (and I can't tell you how many calories b/c apparently my machine was broken).
Now I just need to figure out where I'm going to walk/run on Thursday. Curves is the only other gym I had in mind, but I don't know if I can use the treadmill for a half hour since they do circuit training. Maybe I need to check out Cheetah? Or maybe the Y wasn't that bad. encouragement please?
Monday, January 2, 2012
zumba!
I didn't do anything on Sunday, but today I set up my Zumba game for the Wii and did a 45 minute workout. it was a lot of fun - i got sweaty and i'm pretty sure my arms and calves are going to be more sore than from the elliptical.
do your faces turn bright red after you work out, too? just wondering if it's genetic. off to take a cold shower.
not sure where i'm walk/running tomorrow - haven't decided how i feel about the Y. I may try XSport on my way home.
not sure where i'm walk/running tomorrow - haven't decided how i feel about the Y. I may try XSport on my way home.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
two days in a row
I did go to the gym today. I used the elliptical for nearly 40 minutes, went over 3 miles and burned more than 400 calories. Walk/run is on tap for tomorrow. Starting to feel the run from yesterday a bit more. Better get some more Aleve.
finding a race
So I spent quite a bit of time looking at races yesterday. I found 2 great sounding ones near San Francisco...one in Sonoma and one in Wildcat Canyon. They both sound amazing, but maybe too far away. I'm just not finding anything that I love in Florida. I'd like to find one in Florida because I like the idea of combining beach vacation with the race and getting together with family. I really like the idea of the one in New Orleans, but the date isn't good for me. I wish it were at the end of April for both my work and my training. The beginning of April is cutting it really close. My training program is 13 weeks.
Aleve, anyone?
So...a bit sore this morning. Hips, shins. But not too bad...at least not yet. I plan to head to the gym in a bit to do the elliptical. Looking forward to listening to music. I may do some other exercises, like squats, planks, etc. We'll see how it goes.
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